Clergy house - Wikipedia A rectory is the residence of an ecclesiastical rector, although the name may also be applied to the home of an academic rector (e g , a Scottish university rector), or other person with that title
What is a Rectory? (with pictures) - WiseGEEK A rectory is a residence maintained for the use of a parish priest Traditionally, priests have been reassigned frequently to new churches in many Christian denominations, and the Church maintains residences for their use as a job benefit
Rectory - definition of rectory by The Free Dictionary Define rectory rectory synonyms, rectory pronunciation, rectory translation, English dictionary definition of rectory n pl rec·to·ries 1 The house in which a parish priest or minister lives 2 a An Anglican rector's dwelling b An Anglican rector's office and
Dictionary : RECTORY | Catholic Culture RECTORY Originally the residence of the rector of an academic or ecclesiastical institution Now commonly used in speaking of the residence of the priest in charge of a church or ashrine and his